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The beach at La Guirra is located right next to Caleta de Fuste, meaning that it is very close to all of the amenities that this popular resort offers. Positioned on the east coast of Fuerteventura, it is one of the island’s most popular beaches for small children as the sea is so calm that they can safely play and splash around all day. Seven hundred metres of soft white sand make this beach the perfect place for a day spent having fun in the sun.

In Playa Blanca in the south of Lanzarote, is a very inviting beach of white sand known as Flamingo beach. It is the perfect beach for the youngest members of the family because its tranquil waters and fine sand guarantee hours of fun for the children and of course, peace and tranquility for the other family members. Flamingo beach has showers and sunbeds with umbrellas so that sunbathing will be even more relaxing and comfortable.

El Jablillo beach is located in Costa Teguise, in the east of Lanzarote. As well as being naturally sheltered from the wind and tides, it has a breakwater which further guarantees the tranquility of its waters. El Jablillo beach is perfect for the whole family, the children can play on the sand all day long and swim in the sea while parents can relax without having to worry and enjoy the sun which shines all year round in Lanzarote..

The Canary Islands has a collection of wonderful natural spots. Some are unknown to all but a few locals. Others are famous throughout the world.

Spend a day at Corralejo Viejo, a beach in the north of Fuerteventura where everybody can enjoy the sea and sun. This pleasant beach is known for its accessibility and safety: the turquoise waters are so calm that a swim here is like bathing in a still pool. The tranquillity found in this cove guarantees relaxation while the children run through the sand and make the most of their holiday in Fuerteventura.

The Canary Islands surprise the palate with the wide variety and quality of their cheeses. The archipelago is the Spanish autonomous community that consumes the most cheese per inhabitant, and one of the regions of Europe with the most artisanal dairies per square metre. The cheese-making tradition is a fundamental part of Canarian culture, with ancient customs, like transhumance. There are three protected designations of origin, although delicious varieties of cheese can be found on all the Islands, with unique textures and nuances, and all the flavour of the archipelago.

While windsurfing and kitesurfing monopolise the beaches of Corralejo and the south of Jandia, the Viejo Rey beach has always been the legendary surfing capital of Fuerteventura. Located in La Pared, an enclave named after the wall that dissected the island in two in times gone by, this beach of almost a kilometre in length is not only a benchmark for surfers, but also for lovers of freedom and nudism, as there is plenty of space for everybody.

Volcanic earth can have numerous benefits for our skin. It contains rocks with excellent properties, such as pumice, basalt or obsidian. In the Canary Islands, these very special materials are used to make different cosmetic products of volcanic origin, such as artisanal soaps, for example. Without a doubt, these articles radiate undeniable beauty based on the natural charm of the Canary Islands.

Throughout history, the Canary Island date palm has been used as a raw material to produce all kinds of everyday objects: from baskets, hats and bags to brooms, lamps and bottle holders. Because the art of basketry has deep roots in the Canary Islands, and has been handed down from generation to generation by their artisans.

One of the archipelago’s most important activities in economic and historical terms owes its prominence to a miniscule animal, the cochineal, which came to the Islands from America and was cultivated on cactus plantations in the 19th century. Cochineals are used to extract carmine, a natural dye that is famous across the globe, used in areas such as cosmetics, food or textiles. A product with Protected Designation of Origin that brings colour to the world from the Canary Islands.